Sunday Walks are usually graded Leisurely or Moderate. Saturday Walks are graded either Leisurely/Moderate for lower-level routes or Strenuous/Technical for higher-level routes.
Leisurely - walks for the reasonably fit with at least a little country walking experience. May include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.
Moderate - walks for those with country walking experience and a good level of fitness. May include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
Strenuous - walks for experienced fellwalkers with an above average fitness level. May include hills and rough country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
Technical - walks for experienced and very fit fellwalkers with additional technical skills. May require scrambling and use of ice axes or crampons.

Over the course of the last three years the Club have been prepared to encourage the use of the Denton Travel Services minibus for Club events by subsidising fares as minibuses leave a significantly lower carbon footprint per passenger than any other form of public transport. Minibus events in 2023 received a £688.50 subsidy, events in 2024 received a £510 subsidy and events in 2025 received a £526 subsidy. During the same period, if the Club had adopted a more generous fare refund policy, this would have cost an additional £368 (21 x cancellations). Disappointingly, a lack of membership support for this year’s Whinlatter [26th July] (4 bookings)], Mungrisdale [4th October] (1 booking)] and Swaledale [29th November] (8 bookings)] events resulted in their cancellation. Denton have confirmed that the cost of the minibus will increase by £100 to £425 per hire in 2026.

At the beginning of the year, the Club attempted 3 x Club Organised Car-Sharing Events. Disappointingly, of the 20 associated car journeys (participants = 42), only 5 were Club Organised [Anne Marie Forster (x2), Evelyn Brown & Lucy Topping kindly volunteering].  Committee therefore were left with little other choice but to drop the Club Organised Car-Sharing option as it was clearly not being supported by the vast majority of car owning members. This obviously increases the risks of cliques developing and members without access to a car being unable to participate in Club activities.

Swaledale - Reeth to Richmond [Saturday 29th November] EVENT CANCELLED AS ONLY EIGHT BOOKINGS RECEIVED.

Whitburn & Cleadon Coastal [Sunday 14th December] 10am Marsden Grotto NE34 7BS. 7 miles with 115ft ascent. BOOKINGS NOW OPEN. Once bookings open, should you wish to participate in the final Sunday walk, please contact the Secretary via email in order to make an 'official booking' and remember to confirm each booking by paying the associated £1 fee within three working days. Official/Confirmed booking(s) = David Ellerington.

Patterdale 14th March 2026 for 7 nights - Anne Marie Forster, Neil Waite, Ian Goodman, Natalie Goodman, Lynn Boyle, Liz Beech, Lucy Topping, John Costello, Ronnie Willison & Lynn Ford will be spending 7 nights in Drey & Hollow Lodges at a cost of £137.50 per member. This 300-acre private estate is located in the breath-taking Ullswater valley, wrapped around the southern tip of Ullswater, England’s most beautiful lake. Ideally located at the foot of some of Lakeland's most magnificent and scenic mountains (Place Fell, St Sunday Crag, Helvellyn, High Street) and, at the same time, for exploring by car the whole of the Lake District as it is within a short drive of Penrith, Keswick, Windermere, Ambleside, Bowness and Kendal. If you are interested in joining them, please contact the Secretary ASAP in order to avoid possible disappointment.

Scottish Trip - Oban [Sat 9th May 2026 for 7 nights] - Cologin Farmhouse, recently accredited with a Silver Green Tourism Award for their sustainable practices and values, is a spacious traditional farmhouse. With a Cold Water Therapy Barrel and a Scandinavian wood fired Hot Tub from where you can enjoy some star gazing, a large south facing enclosed garden and patio there is space for everyone. The house is situated in the scenic Lerags Glen ensuring peace and privacy but is still less than 3 miles from the vibrant harbour town of Oban, with views across open farmland and walks from the door. The Barn, a rustic pub with plenty of character is nearby and is s good place to catch up over a drink and tasty local fare following the days adventures. Ellen Morrison, Mike Morrison, Lynn Ford, Ronnie Willison, Ian Storey, Jean Walker, Steve Walker, John Costello, Lucy Topping & Malcolm McVey will be staying in Cologin Farmhouse at a cost of £236.50 per member (inclusive of a refundable £20 breakage deposit). Should you also be interested in participating, please contact the Secretary ASAP in order to avoid possible disappointment.